D.I.Y Snorkel - I'm going for it! (any advice welcome!)

[stuntman]

Well I went off to B&Q tonight and picked up 2m of 68mm black down pipe, 2 45 degree's and 1 90 degree bend, and a couple of brackets and some plastic glue and black mastic/ silicone.

I'm a little concerned about the wing cutting, has anyone a guide I can print off that's a step by step idiots guide or can anyone post any tips at all?

Andi K

Oh and I'll hopefullt do a picture guide of the install if it can help anyone else!

[russ3120]

i went down the B&Q route to, you will need a 135 degree elbow to

[Skibum346]

Well I went off to B&Q tonight and picked up 2m of 68mm black down pipe, 2 45 degree's and 1 90 degree bend, and a couple of brackets and some plastic glue and black mastic/ silicone.

I'm a little concerned about the wing cutting, has anyone a guide I can print off that's a step by step idiots guide or can anyone post any tips at all?

Andi K

Oh and I'll hopefullt do a picture guide of the install if it can help anyone else!

Andi, check the engine bay for rubber covers where the safari snorkel would enter. I had one either side and they cover up pre drilled internal holes. All I did was drill a pilot hole from the inside before using a hole cutter from the outside. Then a little finishing trim.

If you've not already done so... check out my gallery for photos and here for a write up.


**Clicky Now Correct! Thanks Paul!**   :oops:
Skibum

[Chris Putt]

Might do mine tomorrow if im feeling daring!!! :roll:

[suggs]

i went down the B&Q route to, you will need a 135 degree elbow to

Russ
whats tyres are on your Disco??

[Dr Evil]

Found the template for my Mantec snorkle, if you print it as A4 it will be the right size. The pipe enters the wing at the bottom of the pillar and travels along the inner wing with a flexi pipe onto the airbox. Hope this  helps

[stuntman]

Hello there skibum, is the 135 degree bend for the bottom of the screen pillar?

I'll go get one this morning and see how it goes!

Thanks chaps

[Disco_Stu]

Have a look at my link.

Stu

[stuntman]

Thanks stu, I'm starting the project  ......



.....now!

[Jake]

good luck and take some pictures
 8)

[stuntman]

Done!

Pictures to follow, and I hate to say it but I think there is quite a difference in the low down torque, but it could just be me!

Thanks for the advice everyone

[stuntman]

If I was to do a DIY again I would take the pipe down the windscreen panel and use a 90 bend to go straight into the wing the another 90 inside the wing, joined with a short piece of pipe.

I do have to say I am very pleased with the results!

Thanks again everyone

[Dr Evil]

Tell you what, that looks bloody good......

[suggs]

dont forget to extened the breathers and a fit wading plug if your planing on going swiming..

[discoverytdi]

Well done a real professional looking job, you've spurred me on to do mine the only change I'd make is have it running closer to the window pillar, but saying that your's looks fantastic   =D> and were did you get the top from and how much cheers peter

[Evilgoat]

dont forget to extened the breathers and a fit wading plug if your planing on going swiming..

Reminds me, need to drain the 'chocolate milkshake' out of rabbit's front diff.

[russ3120]

i went down the B&Q route to, you will need a 135 degree elbow to

Russ
whats tyres are on your Disco??

Suggs
235/85r16 bronco dirt devils

[Chris Putt]

Looks MEGA. Will endeavour to getting round to doing mine later this week. Going to do mine slightly differently and see how it works out.

Having put a thread on last month about it and had quite a few responses Im going for 75mm pipe to try and get maximum airflow, hopefully shouldn't effect performance too much (fingers crossed).

Im planning to use some crazy flexible (but relatively speaking rigid) hose to make my bends out of the inner wing and also the corner- up the side of the screen. see how it works out anyway..... If I remember Ill take some piccys!

Also I think Im going to cut the bend to get the mushroom straight on the top and glass fibre it on the inside to try and get a smooth finish rather than going for a 45 degree pipe bend- see how it works out- Im not sure if my idea will even work yet!

Good to see more people rebelling against designer gucci offroad gear :lol: !


Chris

[lee celtic]

Chris Putt wrote

Good to see more people rebelling against designer gucci offroad gear

Here Here =D>  =D>

And here's my rebelious side completed today 8)

[stuntman]

Heloo suggs, that's the plan. Have it all in place and if and when my skills improve I'd like to be able to everything I want without thinking if it will all be ok.

I work in the hydraulics and pnuematics business, as well as bearings and fastners etc, so I'll be doing my own version of what cheviot 4x4 offer, I'll post some prices aswell for the individual components if it helps anyone. I may also be able to supply these as a kit at not much more than cost, but I'll need to see if it's a viable option.

Discoverytdi, my plan was to mount it closer but there are a few problems with estimating the cut hole etc, if I do it again it will end up being closer in to the pillar.

The mushroom top came from Paddocks which is only about 15mins from where I live.

Thanks everyone!

[extreme90]

have you tested the snorkel yet to see if its water tight ?
remove the snorkel top , have the engine at a smidge above tick over and then put your hand onto the tube, the engine should stall if its sealed good

alot of people fit snorkels but fail to test them    
dan

[stuntman]

Thanks for that, I will do first thing in the morning, that is the best advice so far Dan.

[extreme90]

dont be alarmed when all the pipes suck in, thats ok
be alarmed if you hear hissing from a air leak  :lol:
most common cause is the water dump valve
i will always suggest blanking that off IMO but some prefer to leave it in

i however run with no airbox on my 90, so ino theres nothing to leak
dan

[discoverytdi]

Heloo suggs, that's the plan. Have it all in place and if and when my skills improve I'd like to be able to everything I want without thinking if it will all be ok.

I work in the hydraulics and pnuematics business, as well as bearings and fastners etc, so I'll be doing my own version of what cheviot 4x4 offer, I'll post some prices aswell for the individual components if it helps anyone. I may also be able to supply these as a kit at not much more than cost, but I'll need to see if it's a viable option.

Discoverytdi, my plan was to mount it closer but there are a few problems with estimating the cut hole etc, if I do it again it will end up being closer in to the pillar.

The mushroom top came from Paddocks which is only about 15mins from where I live.

Thanks everyone!

thanks stuntman do you have the part No as I can't find it on there web site cheers peter

[stuntman]

Hello chap, sorry I don't off hand, they do advertise it in their ads in LRM and the other publications, they call it a snorkel mushroom top if that helps!

[treeman]

read this last nite a ran out to b&q with the shopping list lol how have u joined it all to the intake pipe on the filter??? looked close at the pics an cant see how its airtight, cheers for gettin my backside into gear lol

[stuntman]

Currently they are smothered in black silicone inside and out, I will however be taking it apart at the weekend and using a plastic cement to bond it together, I have plenty of door seal lying around if you are local to me and you want some for tidying up the wing.

I am using a wide strip of rubber between the pipe and the air box and a big jubilee clamp.

There is definitly an improvement in available torque from the engine low down.

Come on everyone, who else is joining project drainpipe!

[Iain C]

most common cause is the water dump valve...

I'd thought of testing my Southdown and basically just held a piece of paper up to the intake and made sure it stayed there (on the Southdown air can still get in round the sides if that makes sense...the intake is not flat).  Although probably not a good enough test!

Intrigued by your "stall it" idea, although I might put a quick call in to Dave at Southdown first to make sure that the flexi will recover! Where is this water dump valve by the way?

Thanks!

[stuntman]

Hello there, the water dump vale on the 200 tdi is (as you look into the engine bay) at the front bottom left of the air box, small rubber thing.

Hope that helps

[Iain C]

Mines a 300Tdi...